26 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
1
The town boys beat the Military Institute six to two at the Institute grounds, earning their first victory after several losses this season. Foreman starred for the town with twelve strikeouts while Crowell struggled with five walks in the fifth inning.
Springfield reports a noon blaze that gutted the Leland Hotel, a major hostelry for delegates at the Republican convention. No lives lost. Fire started in an upper story amid high winds. guests and delegates escaped, many attempting to save valuables as the building burned.
A sale notice from Zink Jewelers announces cash only sale of cut glass and hand painted china at actual cost. The fragment indicates a promotional event with emphasis on value and urgency.
Durham White Stevens the American diplomat shot by Korean Whan Chang in San Francisco died from wounds after an operation showed intestines perforated in six places. Chang reacted with delight at the news. A murder charge will be brought against Chang and his accomplice Chun. Russell builds new wagons.
Covington Kentucky leaf tobacco warehouse of T S Hamilton and Co was destroyed by fire today with an estimated loss of 150000 dollars Fire is believed incendiary Five residences and a saloon were also destroyed Kansas City livestock market reports strong cattle and hog prices with mixed ranges and lamb values across regional receipts and bids
Reports from Indianapolis and Springfield outline Democratic platform aims and state ticket selection in Indiana while Illinois Republicans endorse Cannon for president and praise Roosevelt. Iowa and Kansas City proceedings show Bryan and Harmon invited, with tariff revision notes and party unity signals amid busy convention activity.
Coffeyville Kansas March 26 an attempt to rob the State Bank at Earl near Coffeyville failed no money was taken The safe was in the front of the building and a heavy nitroglycerin charge blew the front into the street The robbers fled a letter demanding 3000 under threat of dynamite to the bank president and his residence remains unsigned
Postmaster General Meyer voids the second class mailing privilege for La Questione Sociale of Paterson New Jersey. The publication is deemed not a newspaper but a vehicle for promoting assassination as a virtue.
J. F. Lea Walter Paylor and A L Whiteman held a rally and baile in the Chihuahua addition with music and refreshments. The Mexican people continued their festivities late into the night. Dr Presley eye ear nose and throat services. Notice of Mass Meeting calls Roswell district residents to a non partisan session at the court house Saturday at 3 00 pm to nominate two school directors for the April 7 election. 5 room cottage for sale corner east front with grass and shade trees priced at 1704 terms available by R H McCune Building and Loan Man.
Mrs. H F M Bear entertained Mrs. Hamilton of Council Grove Kan at North Hill with thirteen games of five hundred for amusement. A salad course with sandwiches coffee and chocolate followed at a late hour.
In a brisk 19th century style notice R. F. Cruse advertises a shop with two shoers and three repair men ready to serve customers. The shop promises reasonable prices and indoor buggy space with rubber tires always on hand.
Local observation at 6:00 am reports max 79 and min 45 degrees, mean 62, with zero precipitation. Wind from the southwest at a moderate speed. Forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with a cooler Friday in Roswell and vicinity.
A brief notice reports only a few hundred strawberry plants remain for sale this season from Spencer Seedless Apple Co at 161f, signaling a final sales window for growers.
The Lyceum program on March 27, 1908 features Flute and Vocal solos Reading and Piano Duet plus a lecture NATURALNESS by Col. J W Willson at the New Mexico Military Institute. Captain Julius A Pennan officer U S Army arrives April 12 for a two day inspection of NMMI.
Final arrangements set for a high class musical comedy in Roswell on Friday April 3 to aid the Athletic Association. Mrs. Percy Evans directs with John Hedgcoxe leading the chorus and eight to ten local talents performing first class music. Proceeds support bringing Amarillo Albuquerque and Las Cruces Agricultural College teams to Roswell.
Local ad notes complimentary vision testing offered at L B Boehner's Jewelry and Optician shop, inviting residents to visit for a screening and consult about eyewear options.
There is a larger percentage of the Freshman class remaining in the High School this year than in the past. Only seven per cent of the pupils from the grammar schools of the United States enter the high schools.
Chicago dispatch notes meat price increases by packers and retailers over two days, lifting costs for most meats except veal by 1 to 5 cents. Despite higher prices, Illinois and other state farmers who supply the Chicago market shipped nearly all stock during the panic, leaving little room to profit from the surge. The piece also mentions free seats and secret cards at a Saturday game and reports R. T. Burge's return from a trip to Lake Arthur.
Receiver George T. Cutts reported completion of Comptroller of the Currency requirements as $2,870,000 cash was received from the syndicate that assumed the bank’s bad paper. The National Bank of Commerce will reopen next Monday with 47 percent of deposits in vaults as Comptroller Ridgeley assumes presidency.
Base Ball fans are urged to borrow two bitts and attend the big game this Saturday. The notice emphasizes community support and the importance of showing up to cheer the local team.
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